| Court Name |
Freestone County Courthouse |
Court Address
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118 E Commerce St Fairfield, Texas 75840
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-903-389-3335 Fax +1-903-389-6956 Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.co.freestone.tx.us/page/freestone.county.clerk |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
https://www.co.freestone.tx.us/page/freestone.county.clerk#leftcontent |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Freestone County probate matters depend on the type of case and the documents filed. Current fee schedules are published by the court and linked above. |
| Hours Open |
8:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:30 p.m. on Friday |
| Summary of Services |
Texas law calls for a representative in Freestone County to be bonded in most cases, though a will or independent administration can waive it. The amount reflects the personal property value plus expected income. |
| Court History |
Texas uses statutory Probate Courts in its largest counties and county courts elsewhere. The court serving Freestone County hears probate matters. Probate matters for Freestone County are handled by Freestone County Courthouse in Fairfield. Case information for Freestone County is generally confirmed directly with the court rather than through an online docket search. |
| Additional Information |
When a Freestone County estate has heirs who cannot be found, those heirs generally must be identified before distribution. We can point you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for families and attorneys. We also write the probate bonds themselves, including executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Texas, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started. |